Transfer Specialist

sci; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SCI in Knoxville, TN seeks a Transfer Specialist to safely operate company-owned vehicles for the first-call transfer of deceased individuals, complying with laws and internal procedures. The role requires respectful interaction with families and coordination with first responders while maintaining vehicle cleanliness and accurate records in our software.

The position supports weekend/nights on-call shifts, requires lifting up to 75 pounds regularly, and demands basic computer skills to document

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current state license with an acceptable driving record.
• At least one year of courier/driver experience with direct customer interaction preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work on-call weekends, nights and holidays.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives company-owned vehicles for first call transfers.
• Follows chain-of-custody, paperwork, and deceased identification procedures.
• Interacts with bereaved family members professionally and sensitively.
• Enters transfer information into proprietary software.
• Transports caskets to airports, care centers, or funeral homes and assists with moving them.
• Vehicle maintenance tasks including cleaning and fueling.
• Local travel and work to support business needs.

Skills

Driving

Customer interaction

Computer skills

Heavy lifting

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Driver's license

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

The Transfer Specialist is responsible for the care, removal, and transport of deceased. This position will collaborate with other team members as required to ensure processes and procedures remain in compliance. Safely and courteously drive company owned vehicles. Maintains company vehicles cleanliness. Professional appearance and business suit required when in contact with families; casual attire for vehicle maintenance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely drives company owned professional vehicles to perform "first call" transfer of deceased in accordance with local and state/provincial laws as well as company policies and procedures. Follows processes for chain-of-custody, paperwork, and deceased identification
• Cooperates with first responders, Coroner, hospital staff, or Senior Living facility and accommodate their processes and procedures
• For home transfers, courteously and professionally interacts with bereaved family members; exhibits sensitivity to environment; minimizes conversation. Follows company procedures in transferring soiled garments, bedding, or other materials; leaves a warm and courteous first impression
• Enters deceased event information into proprietary software according to company procedures
• Transports caskets to airports, care centers, or funeral homes; assists with moving caskets

Vehicle Maintenance

• Washes, vacuums, and cleans vehicles ensuring vehicle is presentable
• Fuels vehicles as necessary
• Follows safety guidelines and expenditure processes
• Maintains personal protective and transfer supplies in vehicles including cleaning products
• Identifies vehicle engine or operating issues to management; drives vehicles for repair or inspection

minimum Requirements

• Education
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Licenses
• Current state/province issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Experience
• At least one (1) year work experience as a courier, driver; with direct customer interaction strongly preferred
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability work schedule to support business needs including weekends and nights
• Ability to work on-call weekends, nights and holidays rotation
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally; push/pull up to 200 pounds
• Ability to drive in hazardous, heavy traffic, and weather conditions
• Basic computer skills required

WORK CONDITIONS

Work Environment

• Work indoors and or outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions
• Local and/or multiple location traveling required
• Comply with Field dress code policy

Work Postures

• Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per day
• Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently

Physical Demands

• Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage
• Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 75 pounds

Work Hours

• Working beyond "standard" hours as the need arises
• Local travel up to 100% using company vehicle

Postal Code: 37920

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-TN - Knoxville